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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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