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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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