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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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