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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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