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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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