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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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