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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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