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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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