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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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