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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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