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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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