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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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