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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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