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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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