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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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