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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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