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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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