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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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