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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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