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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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