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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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