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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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