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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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