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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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