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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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