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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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