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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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