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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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