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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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