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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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