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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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