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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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