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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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