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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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