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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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