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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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