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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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