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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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