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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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