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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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