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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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