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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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