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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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