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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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