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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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