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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses 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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