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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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