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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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