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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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