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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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