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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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