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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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