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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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