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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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