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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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