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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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