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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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