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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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