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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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