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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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