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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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