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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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