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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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