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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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