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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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