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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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