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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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