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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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