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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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