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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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