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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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