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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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