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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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