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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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