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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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