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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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