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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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