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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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