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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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