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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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