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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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