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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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