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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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