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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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