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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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