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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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