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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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