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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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