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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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