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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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