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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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