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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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