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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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