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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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