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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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