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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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