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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators 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 classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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