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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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