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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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