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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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