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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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