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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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