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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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