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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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