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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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