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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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