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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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