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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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