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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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