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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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