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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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