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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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