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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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