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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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