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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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