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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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