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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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