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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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