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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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