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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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