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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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