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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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