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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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