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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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