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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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