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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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