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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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