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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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