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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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