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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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