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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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