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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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