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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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