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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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