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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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