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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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