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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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