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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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