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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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