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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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