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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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