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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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