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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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