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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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