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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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