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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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