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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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