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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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