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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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