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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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