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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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