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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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