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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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