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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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