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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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