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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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