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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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