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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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