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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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