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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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