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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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