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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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