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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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