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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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