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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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