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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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