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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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