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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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