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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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