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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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