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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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