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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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