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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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