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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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