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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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