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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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