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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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