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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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