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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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