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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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