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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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