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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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