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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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