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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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