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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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