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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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