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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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