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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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