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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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