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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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