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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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