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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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