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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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