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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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