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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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