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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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