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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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