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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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