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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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