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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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