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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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