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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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