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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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