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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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