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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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