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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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