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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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