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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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