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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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