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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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