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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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