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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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