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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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