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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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