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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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