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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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