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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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