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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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