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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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