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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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