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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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