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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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