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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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