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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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