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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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