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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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