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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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