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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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