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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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