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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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