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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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