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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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