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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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