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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education