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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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