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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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