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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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