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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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