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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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