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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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