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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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