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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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