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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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