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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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