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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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