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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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