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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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