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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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