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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations 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 distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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