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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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