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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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