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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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