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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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