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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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