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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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