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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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