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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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