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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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