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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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