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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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