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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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