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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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