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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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