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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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