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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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