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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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