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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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