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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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