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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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