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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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