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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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