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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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