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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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