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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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