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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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