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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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