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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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