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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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