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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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