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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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