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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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