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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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