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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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