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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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