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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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