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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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