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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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