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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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