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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data 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 subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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