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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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