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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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