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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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