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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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