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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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