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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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