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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews 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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