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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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