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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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