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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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