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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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