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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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