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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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