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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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