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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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