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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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