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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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