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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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