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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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