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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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