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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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