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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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