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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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