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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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