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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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