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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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