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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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