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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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