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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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