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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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