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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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