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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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