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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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