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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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