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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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