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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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