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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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