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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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