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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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