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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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