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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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