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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor 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 distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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