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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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