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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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