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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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