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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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