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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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