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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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