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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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