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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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