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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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