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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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