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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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