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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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