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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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