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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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