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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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