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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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