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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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