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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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