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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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