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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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