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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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