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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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