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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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