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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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