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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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