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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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