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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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