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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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