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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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