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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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