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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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