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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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