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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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