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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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