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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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