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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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