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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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