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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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