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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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