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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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