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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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