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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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