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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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