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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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