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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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