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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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