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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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