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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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