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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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