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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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