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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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