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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies 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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