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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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