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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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