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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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