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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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