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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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