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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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