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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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