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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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