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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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