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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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