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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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