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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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