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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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