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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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