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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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