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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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