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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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