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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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