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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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