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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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