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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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