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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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