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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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