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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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