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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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