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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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