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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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