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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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