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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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