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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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