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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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