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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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