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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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