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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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