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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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