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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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