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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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