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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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