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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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