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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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