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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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