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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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