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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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