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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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