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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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