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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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