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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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