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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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