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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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