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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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