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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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