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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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