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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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