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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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