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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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