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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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