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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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