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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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