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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines 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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