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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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