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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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