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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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