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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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