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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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