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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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