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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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