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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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