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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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