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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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