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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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