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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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