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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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