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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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