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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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