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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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