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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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