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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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