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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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