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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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