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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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