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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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