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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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