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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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