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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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