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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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