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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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