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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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