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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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