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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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