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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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