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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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