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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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