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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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