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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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