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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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