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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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