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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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