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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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