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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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