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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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