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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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