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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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