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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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