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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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