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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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