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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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