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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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