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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates 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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