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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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