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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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