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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs 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 blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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