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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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