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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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