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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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