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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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