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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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