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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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