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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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