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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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