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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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