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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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