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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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