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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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