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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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