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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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