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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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