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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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