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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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