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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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